Clients receive a workable solution that can be readily applied to their situation, or seamlessly transferred into our routine laboratory if ongoing testing is required.

All methods are validated to internationally-accepted protocols to withstand high levels of scrutiny.

Specialist expertise

Our research and development team comprises highly experienced technical staff who use the latest instrumentation for contractual method developments, validation of existing analytical methods, and general chemical and laboratory consulting services.

We have extensive experience with:

analytical method development and validation

analytical chemistry

chemical isolation and characterisation

synthetic organic chemistry

food technology

scientific support for registration of dietary supplements and stability trials

Cawthron also facilitates access to government funding for many types of research and development projects, and is a registered provider through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Science and Innovation voucher scheme.